Pound

Pound (lb)

The pound is the fundamental unit of mass in the imperial system. The avoirdupois pound (the common pound) is defined as exactly 453.59237 grams, making it a precisely defined unit despite its non-metric origins.

Characteristics

• Imperial system unit
• 1 pound = 453.592 grams
• 1 pound = 16 ounces
• Symbol: lb (from Latin “libra”) or “lbs” (plural)
• Common in: body weight, food recipes, product labeling in English-speaking countries

Conversions

• 1 lb = 453.592 g
• 1 lb = 0.453592 kg
• 1 lb = 16 ounces
• 1 lb = 14 stones / 14 = 1 stone
• 1 lb = 7000 grains
• 1 lb = 0.000453592 metric tons